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YF09 YJU

2009 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,767 mi
Last recorded18,767 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 YJU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 18,767 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 17,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 16,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 16,233 miles

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 13,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 10,373 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 7,910 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 7,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2013 7,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 6,515 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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YF09 YJU is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,446 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF09 YJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF09 YJU registered?

YF09 YJU is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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The MOT history for YF09 YJU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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